1. Over 20% of boys and men met criteria for a probable eating disorder in the study.
2. Bulimia nervosa had the highest prevalence at 5.8%, while anorexia nervosa was the least common at 0.34%.
3. Sexual minority status and higher BMI were significant predictors of eating disorders.
4. No significant differences in prevalence were found across age groups, gender identity, race/ethnicity, or education levels.
5. There is a need for targeted prevention and intervention programming for sexual minority boys and men and those in larger bodies.
6. Standard diagnostic criteria may not fully capture male-specific presentations of eating disorders focused on muscularity.
7. Assessing eating disorders among boys and men should include a focus on muscularity concerns, drive for muscularity, and the use of appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs and substances.

Source: Eating Behaviors